summons plural

sum·mons

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noun plural summons an authoritative command, message, or signal by which one is summoned. 1
noun plural summons a request, demand, or call to do something: a summons to surrender. 1
noun plural summons Law. a call or citation by authority to appear before a court or a judicial officer. the writ by which the call is made. 1
noun plural summons an authoritative call or notice to appear at a specified place, as for a particular purpose or duty. 1
noun plural summons a call issued for the meeting of an assembly or parliament. 1

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